Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-10-31

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Central Library 20 years ago

Student answer (Band 5.5)

there are several changes which i have noticed till now firstly i start with entrance i have notice there is no table and chairs in the centre. with the advancement of technology reading room is replaced by computer room . they have added the cafe as well which make it more convenient . instead of cds , videos and computer games the have added story telling events and childrens fiction room as well which increase the interest of children . they also have lecture room now instead of just having children book which gives them more knowlege by understanding more accurately. there is also a information desk which help people to find specific thing which they are not able to find by own and they have self sercing machines also to conclude i have noticed my advanced change which is more reliabe and confortable for people who visited a library

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You identify several genuine changes, including the removal of the central tables and chairs, the conversion of the reading room into a computer room, and the addition of a café, lecture room and children’s storytelling area. These details show a relevant understanding of the plans. However, the comparison is selective and some important changes are missing or unclear: for example, adult non-fiction becomes reference books, while the former enquiry desk area now contains adult fiction, an information desk and self-service machines. The opening does not provide a clear overview of the library’s main transformation, and some explanations focus on assumed benefits rather than what the plans show. A concise overview and more precise coverage of the key relocations would strengthen the response.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The response follows a broadly understandable sequence, beginning with the entrance and then mentioning several changes, and phrases such as “instead of” help signal comparisons. However, it is presented as one continuous paragraph, so the main overview and supporting details are not clearly separated. The repeated use of “which” to add explanations makes relationships between ideas less clear, while “to conclude” appears within the same long sequence rather than introducing a distinct summary. Some transitions, such as “firstly” and “with the advancement of technology,” do not create a clear progression through the plan. Organise the response into an overview followed by grouped comparisons, such as changes on each side of the library, and use linking phrases selectively.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant vocabulary for describing the plan, including “entrance,” “reading room,” “computer room,” “lecture room,” and “self-service machines.” This gives the reader a workable sense of the changes, and phrases such as “replaced by” are useful for comparisons. However, the range is limited and several expressions are imprecise or awkward, including “specific thing,” “by own,” and “advanced change.” There are also spelling errors in “sercing,” “knowlege,” “reliabe,” and “confortable,” which reduce accuracy. Aim for precise map vocabulary and natural collocations—for example, describe facilities as being “added,” “relocated,” or “converted,” rather than explaining their presumed benefits. Proofreading spelling would also make the description more polished.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt some complex sentences, particularly through clauses beginning with “which,” and the basic meaning of most comparisons can be followed. However, sentence boundaries and punctuation are not controlled consistently: the response is largely a chain of clauses joined by commas, with no clear full stops to separate the ideas. There are also errors in verb forms and agreement, as in “i have notice” and “which make it more convenient,” as well as article use in “a information desk.” Capitalisation is also inconsistent. Use shorter, complete sentences and check subject–verb agreement, articles and past-tense forms when describing the earlier plan. These changes would improve accuracy while preserving the comparisons you are trying to make.

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